With the opening of the borders and the relaxation of COVID related social distancing measures, the risk of infectious respiratory disease is significantly elevated
COVID is not the only preventable infectious disease - influenza, pertussis, and pneumonia are also very important
The risk is elevated for those with chronic respiratory disease but these considerations are important for all people, especially older patients
Patients presenting for the COVID booster can be co-administered their flu/pertussis/pneumonia vaccination as well

 

Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 36 mins

Guest: Prof Christine Jenkins, Head, Respiratory Group, The George Institute for Global Health


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<li>With the opening of the borders and the relaxation of COVID related social distancing measures, the risk of infectious respiratory disease is significantly elevated</li>
<li>COVID is not the only preventable infectious disease - influenza, pertussis, and pneumonia are also very important</li>
<li>The risk is elevated for those with chronic respiratory disease but these considerations are important for all people, especially older patients</li>
<li>Patients presenting for the COVID booster can be co-administered their flu/pertussis/pneumonia vaccination as well</li>
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Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 36 mins
Guest: Prof Christine Jenkins, Head, Respiratory Group, The George Institute for Global Health
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